Hats off to the Forrests as they snap up Akubra
Australian businessman Andrew Forrest and his wife Nicola have added handmade hat brand Akubra to the brands within their private investment group Tattarang.
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Kia breaks the rules with new sleek, all-electric beast
Korean maker Kia has broken all the rules with its sublime new EV6 GT - the high-performance version of its already acclaimed electric flagship.
Mazda treads water with new soft-roader range
Mazda's progress into the EV world is happening at a cautious pace, with the Plug-In Hybrid CX60 SUV about to take the lead.
Toyota picks Australia to test hydrogen van prototype
A van powered by three hydrogen tanks will be tested in Australia after Toyota chose the nation as the best place to trial the technology.
Off and running, Cup racegoers flock to Flemington
Punters and fashionistas packed Flemington Racecourse for the Melbourne Cup while protesters were arrested and pepper sprayed.
Aussies buy a million new cars but electric sales stall
New car sales are speeding up despite challenging economic conditions, with figures revealing Australians are buying more and bigger vehicles.
‘Shorts and t-shirt’ gallery among architecture winners
Public art galleries in Rockhampton and Sydney are among the winners at the 2023 National Architecture Awards.
History and tradition woven through national field days
The Australian National Field Days showcased the latest in agricultural innovation but among the shiny new gadgets yesteryear was ever present.
Benz turns to tech and comfort in latest C-Class
Mercedes-Benz's fifth-generation C-Class delivers a fresh look, plus suite of technical and comfort enhancements.
Historic Queensland Snaps Go Global in QUT-Google Collaboration
A new collaboration between Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Digital Collections and Google Arts & Culture is set to bring a rich collection of historic Queensland photographs to global audiences.
Opera House anniversary hits high note with laser show
A weekend of celebration marks 50 years since the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1973.
Audi’s incredible hulk takes the top perch
Forget saloons and limousines, it's the era of the SUV and Audi's Q8 is clearly labelled as the marque's latest flagship.
Kia’s Niro makes an eye-catching, quickfire return
Buyers of Kia's Niro SUV have earned a bonus with the quick release of its second-generation effort, barely a year after the original model arrived here.
Leave now call as Qantas chief announces departure date
Under-fire Qantas chairman Richard Goyder will retire from the airline's board in about 12 months but a fierce critic wants him to leave the company now.
Crowds turn out for Olivia Newton-John’s wellness walk
Thousands of walkers and furry friends have gathered in Melbourne for the late Olivia Newton-John's annual Walk for Wellness raising money for cancer treatment.
Porsche updates its racetrack-ready wild child
If engineers were designing the iconic Porsche 911 today, this is probably how they would have drawn it.
Daylight saving road risk warning for drowsy drivers
Longer and warmer days are arriving as daylight saving begins in most jurisdictions around Australia, but the shift brings a slight bump in road accidents.
Luxurious little Rangie plugs in to the cool kids club
Land Rover was one of the first makers to release a EV model, but six years on the updated Range Rover Evoque has only made modest progress.
Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade
Collingwood and Brisbane fans have turned out in force for a chance to see their favourite players paraded through Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final.
Refugees race against time in new Australian TV series
A new teen ABC series is putting the experience of refugees on temporary visas front and centre on Australian screens for the first time.
Audi’s fire-breathing family mover is full-on fun
Audi's SQ7 has something to please everyone in the family, even if there are six or seven of them - and it will get you anywhere fast.
Tentative deal to end the Hollywood writers strike
Hollywood's writers may soon return to their laptops, if a new deal with the major film and tv studios is accepted by members of the Writers Guild of America.
Seltos ready to blossom out of big sibling’s shadow
Korean maker Kia has borrowed plenty of features, from looks to electronics, from its acclaimed Sportage in giving the smaller Seltos a major facelift.
Melbourne boosts police presence following CBD rampage
Victoria Police will bolster its patrols in the Melbourne CBD and busy shopping and sporting precincts as the city's events season ramps up.
Subtle changes only for spunky drop-top MX-5
The latest update to Mazda's MX-5 has been completed in the maker's usual subtle manner, notwithstanding it's difficult to improve the popular model.
You’re the voice: Farnham’s not gonna sit in silence
The Uluru Dialogue has released a new advertisement in partnership with John Farnham backing an Indigenous voice to parliament, featuring his most famous song.
Caravanners living on the road for infinity and beyond
More Australians are choosing to live on the road after COVID-19, as the humble caravan park becomes the unlikely nexus of post-pandemic life.
Trusty Audi oil-burner goes the distance, on the cheap
If saving petrol, or saving money, is important, this could be the car for you - Audi's clever, updated Q5 35TDI
Cruise passengers wave goodbye to COVID restrictions
Passengers will be able to cruise around the country unrestricted after state governments lifted the final COVID-19 mandates on cruise ships.
Genesis sets a cracking pace as it gets fully charged
Korean luxury brand Genesis is keeping its pedal to the metal as it pumps out new and interesting models.
Toyota hasn’t got cross, it’s got even, with a Corolla
Toyota has added yet another SUV to its already extensive range, this time tapping into the popularity and reliability of the Corolla.